Flammable Ice

Chief Scientist Carl Nelson demonstrates how to set ice on fire using calcium carbide.
A tiny amount of calcium carbide at the bottom of the glass reacts with water from the melting ice. Flammable acetylene gas is produced and creates a "burning ice" effect. The gas collects in pockets between the ice cubes and flame dances back and forth between the pockets.

[@2Cerealbox]

"What?" - that bafflement was such a genuine reaction.

[@ItIsJustJudy]

Oh, crud. My dad was a chemist, and had calcium carbide in the garage. I wish I had known about this as a kid, LOL! Maybe it's a good thing I didn't.

[@unknowno_o8220]

Looks like synapses.

[@DrRawley]

Carl kicks ass. I want to work at the Imagination Station.

[@timramich]

+DrRawley It's really Paul Giamatti.

[@DrRawley]

+Tim Ramich Whoa, he does remind me of him. Also my personal friend Craig a bit.

[@thedarkness97]

0:28 Thats what she said.....Literally!

[@jocelyndiones4958]

What are the purpose or different the cube ice the bowl

[@sjsid24]

😊

[@zerujstiglitz6137]

the video is so smooth

[@salttatt]

My grandpa ha calcium carbide

[@furybeast68]

this guys is cool